This Mount has two positions on the palm (Plate VI., Part II.); the first is to be found immediately under the upper part of the Line of Life, and the other opposite to it in the space lying between the Line of Heart and the Line of Head. The first relates to the physical characteristics and the second to the mental.
The first if large is Positive, and it has more importance when the person is born between the dates of March 21st and April 21st, and in a minor1 way until April 28th, which portion of the year in the Zodiac is called the House of Mars (Positive).
The second is considered Negative, and it has more importance when the person is born between October 21st and November 21st, and in a minor way until November 28th, because in the Zodiac this portion of the year is denoted as the House of Mars (Negative).
We will now consider the difference of these two positions, how distinctly they affect the mind and temperament2, and also their relation as to health and tendency towards disease.[Pg 145]
THE FIRST MOUNT OF MARS
In the first Mount of Mars, at the commencement of the Line of Life, and especially when the subject is born in the House of Mars (March 21st to April 21st, and in a minor way until the 28th), he possesses a strong martial3 nature which will make its tendencies manifest in all actions of the life, whether the man be a business man, a soldier, or a leader of men in any line whatever.
These subjects are born fighters in every sense of the word. They brook4 little or no control in all their affairs; they aspire5 to be leaders in whatever career they undertake, and with even average intelligence they generally become heads of business houses or organisations and take on large responsibilities.
They have great obstinacy6 of purpose and determination, they resent all criticism, they are decided7 and dogmatic in all their views, and seldom ask the advice of others, until it is too late to alter their purpose for good or evil.
They must do everything their own way, and as they always believe their way is the only right one they resent the slightest interference from others, and will even turn on their best friend who may attempt to dissuade8 them from their plans or purpose.
The slightest attempt to fight or coerce10 them will bring them up "in arms" in a moment. The temper is hasty and explosive, but at the same time quickly over, and when the storm subsides11 they bitterly regret the outburst of passion and the cruel things they may have said in the heat of the moment.[Pg 146]
As a rule these people are good-natured and generous, but spasmodic and impulsive12 in all their actions. Their greatest fault lies in their impulsiveness13 and lack of self-control, and unless a good Line of Head be shown on the hands, they rush madly into all kinds of difficulties and dangers and often make a complete muddle14 of their opportunities and the magnificent powers of leadership that they nearly all possess.
These people as a rule are unhappy in their love affairs or domestic life. They rarely meet women who understand them, and if they are lucky enough to escape opposition15 from their wives, they usually meet with it in their children.
In health they are prone16 to fevers and blood diseases, especially in their early life. In youth they are also very liable to fits, epilepsy, severe headaches, often water on the brain, and suffer greatly with their teeth.
In old age they have a grave liability towards apoplexy, vertigo17, pains in the head and softening18 of the brain, and especially so if on their hands the Line of Head looks frayed19, or made up of little pieces like a chain.
Such people should be advised to cultivate repose20 self-control, and above all to avoid wines, spirits, and stimulants21 of all kinds, to which as a rule these natures are very much inclined.
They should endeavour to sleep more than any other class, to take more recreation and exercise in the open air, and above all things to curb22 their pride and control their temper.
The higher types of these subjects and those among them who practise self-restraint, can rise to almost[Pg 147] any height in life and do great things for the benefit of their fellow men.
THE SECOND MOUNT OF MARS
The second Mount of Mars, lying between the Heart and Head Line (Plate VI., Part II.), is more important when the subject is born between the dates of 21st October and the 21st November and until November 28th. In the Zodiac this period of the year is called the House of Mars Negative or Mental.
In character they are the complete opposite of the former type, all the Mars qualities being in the mind and in the mental attitude towards people and things.
The latter type are mentally very courageous23, and possess moral courage more than physical. They hate to have scenes, or to be mixed up with physical violence or bloodshed.
They love to fight mentally, however, and in debates or arguments they also fight to the finish. They are more quietly determined24 than the former class of Mars subjects. They are even more obstinate25 in their views, but conceal26 their opinions, and often pass for assenting27 parties when in reality they are but waiting for the right opportunity to strike their "mental blow" and confuse their opponent.
These people make better organisers than leaders, and their mental martial spirit often finds a splendid field for their talents as the brain behind an army. In plans, tactics and strategy, in carefully thought-out stores of ammunitions, provisions, or in financial schemes that may bring ruin or discomfiture28 on a more warlike enemy.
When not highly cultivated or developed, they[Pg 148] employ cunning and craft of every description to carry out their plans. They will stop at nothing to carry out their purpose. They can be the most treacherous29 and deadly enemies of all, and poison in opposition to the sword is one of the chief weapons they most readily employ.
All these Mars Negative people have a mysterious power of magnetism30, which they seem almost unconsciously to use in their dealings with others. They make natural hypnotists and thought-readers, and have strong leanings towards occultism and secret societies of all kinds. When on a highly developed plane, they use these wonderful qualities for the good of others, especially if they take up the study of medicine or science, for which work they seem usually well suited.
Mars Negative people are generally so versatile31 and many-sided that they are the most difficult of all to place in some special career. If a good Line of Head be found on the hand, then there is nothing in the world of mental endeavour in which they will not make a success. It is a curious fact that these people seldom carry out what they were first trained for, and in fact in the course of their lives they are likely to change their profession or vocation32 as many times as the proverbial cat has lives.
The worst fault of this type is that they are rather too adaptable33 to their surroundings and to the people with whom they come in contact. If they are thrown with evil-minded persons they are inclined to adapt themselves to their companions and even attempt to "go one better," but if in contact with good influences they just as rapidly develop the best that is in them.[Pg 149]
Their period of the Zodiac has from time immemorial been symbolised in their lower development as the figure of a scorpion34 wounding its own tail, and in their higher development that of an eagle with its head pointing upwards35 to the sky.
Such symbols perfectly36 illustrate37 the dual38 nature of the type under consideration. In their lower aspect no type can be more vicious or harmful, even to wounding themselves and bringing about their own destruction. In their higher form, however, there is probably no class whose spiritual nature can, like the eagle, soar to such heights or be so free from earthly ties.
Mars Negative people, especially when young, should above all things be carefully brought up with good companions. They should be especially warned to control their sex nature and be kept aloof39 from all perverse40 persons and evil books.
As regards health, this type is usually inclined to be both slight and delicate in their early years, but generally incline towards corpulency after passing middle life. Both the men and women have a likelihood of weakness or illness in the sex organs, especially in youth, also in the kidneys and the bladder, while in advanced years the stomach and digestive organs become disordered. All through their lives they should be most careful and abstemious41 in their diet.
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